Linear vs Todoist
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Freemium
A fast issue tracker for software teams with cycles, roadmaps and AI triage and agents.
AI tool · Freemium
A cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry, projects and AI task breakdown.
The short answer
Choose Linear if you need…
- Engineering issue tracking
- Product roadmaps
Choose Todoist if you need…
- Personal task management
- Small team task lists
Side-by-side
| Linear | Todoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Productivity · Tasks & projects | Productivity · Tasks & projects |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome |
| Works with | GitHub, Slack, Figma | Google Workspace, Slack, Zapier |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
Linear
A fast issue tracker for software teams with cycles, roadmaps and AI triage and agents. Delightfully fast. Opinionated workflows suit software teams more than others.
Todoist
A cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry, projects and AI task breakdown. Simple and reliable. AI features are modest.
Best for
Linear
- Engineering issue tracking
- Product roadmaps
Todoist
- Personal task management
- Small team task lists
Strengths
Linear
- Keyboard-first issues
- Cycles and projects
- AI triage
- Agent integrations
Todoist
- Natural-language dates
- Projects and labels
- AI assist
- Integrations
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Linear and Todoist?
Linear: A fast issue tracker for software teams with cycles, roadmaps and AI triage and agents. Todoist: A cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry, projects and AI task breakdown. Linear suits engineering issue tracking, while Todoist suits personal task management.
Are Linear and Todoist free?
Linear: Freemium. Todoist: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to Linear and Todoist?
Other options people compare them with include ClickUp, Asana, monday.com, Notion, Raycast.
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